Agonopterix astrantiae       Depressaria pimpinellae
32.036 BF672 - Depressariidae - Depressarinae - Depressaria radiella
32.036 BF672  – Parsnip Moth  – Depressaria radiella  – (Goeze, 1783)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Depressariidae  >> Depressarinae
Other Name/s: Parsnip Webworm, Depressaria heraclei, Depressaria pastinacella
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Forewings are a pale greyish brown speckled sandy-brown and greyish-brown, shaded darker at the base, with many short blackish streaks, mostly from one half. A paler cross-band at three quarters, slightly angled in appearance.
Distribution:  Fairly common on waste ground, margins of roads etc., where wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) and Hogweed exists. Possibly under recorded
General Comment: None Flight Period: January /  February /  March /  April /  May /  September /  October /  November /  December –  On the wing September and throughout the winter to May – Over winters – Often seen feeding at night on flowers Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – occasionally attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 23-28mm
 Food Plant: Wild Parsnip and Hogweed.
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Buxton – Steve Orridge ©

32.036 BF672 - Depressariidae - Depressarinae - Depressaria radiella
Depressaria radiella
32.036 BF672 - Depressariidae - Depressarinae - Depressaria radiella


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1981 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2009 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Depressaria radiella

Found 65 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 18 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 47 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Depressaria radiella

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Monthly Records By Year: Depressaria radiella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Depressaria radiella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Depressaria radiella
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Recordings By Year: Depressaria radiella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Depressaria radiella
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Depressaria radiella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Depressaria radiella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Depressaria radiella – 65 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the WaterSK16Z13/08/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44492075
Millers DaleSK17G24/06/20251larvaSimpson, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48665369
upper cromford gardenSK25Y22/04/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41108300
Stone Barn Farm Clowne DerbyshireSK57C11/04/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40950975
Staveley garden SYASK47H30/03/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40561078
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T06/05/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549633
Buxton SK, UKSK07R09/09/20231AdultIan M. Whitevc57_irecords_extractiBRC32995857
White Knowle Road, BuxtonSK07R07/09/20231AdultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33428037
Fern Road, BuxtonSK07L09/08/20231LarvaMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36191062
Stanton North LagoonSK43U01/08/20231adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32066197
ChesterfieldSK36H29/11/20221AdultEmma Harphamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33381688
Ferneydale AvenueSK07Q05/05/20221adultWakefield, Rowanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34939298
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J11/09/20211adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45823798
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S09/07/20211LarvaOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093009
Ferneydale AvenueSK07Q17/04/20211adultWakefield, Rowanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42750230
Hogshaw (+ Former Tip)SK07S05/07/20201larvaOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094629
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S09/05/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094721
Woodland AveSK43R23/04/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500543
CunningdaleSK07R13/07/20191LarvaHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35073541
CunningdaleSK07W13/07/20191LarvaHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35073554
Buxton (Cote Heath Allotments)SK07R04/06/20191adultBELL, Mr S.Danes_2019-20211591
Buxton (Cote Heath Allotments)SK07R29/05/20191adultBELL, Mr S.Danes_2019-20211623
Monsal DaleSK17Q31/12/20181AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC11868578
Birch ValeSK08I14/08/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106138
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z05/05/20171adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34968194
LightwoodSK07M26/05/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41052284
High Plantation, BuxtonSK07L30/10/20151adultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC2938164
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S15/08/20151LarvaMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34908035
Millers DaleSK17G31/07/20151LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC2874437
Ladycroft AveSK07S21/05/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845448
Ladycroft AveSK07S10/04/20152adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845166
Hartington (Station Quarry - trees S of quarry buildings)SK16K18/09/20146AdultS. Bellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3K
White Lodge (Marion Grace Wood), TaddingtonSK17Q16/09/20141AdultS. Bellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3H
Ladycroft AveSK07S04/04/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012569
Ladycroft AveSK07S01/04/20142adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012561
Buxton SK, UKSK07S05/10/20131AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34516190
Ladycroft AveSK07S04/10/20131adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40991781
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V19/07/20131AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP938
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S17/08/20122AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYFE
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S27/05/20121AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0CO
High Tor,Matlock BathSK25Z29/09/20111AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU6T
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R20/04/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6TO
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z17/04/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512159
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z17/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6T4
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J10/04/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45412666
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A08/04/20111AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTRK
Thorpe, DovedaleSK15K13/10/20101Larval Feeding SignsS.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6QG
BamfordSK28B21/09/20101PupaeK. McCabe;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6OA
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J04/09/20101adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45381566
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J31/08/20101adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45381721
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J25/08/20101adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45381910
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J22/08/20101adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45382038
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J21/08/20101adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45382078
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J02/06/20101adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45360178
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S19/05/20101AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX1H
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S09/04/20101AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP57D
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S05/10/20095LarvaeOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP06F
NorburySK14G01/10/20091LarvaeDave Budworth;S.A. Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP537
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C26/07/20081AdultB. Elliott;C. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4GX
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/04/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWH9
Carvers Rocks,Hartshorne,Swadlincote (old toilet block area)SK32G11/08/20071AdultA. Davison;K. Peach;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWFK
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V11/04/20071AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS2T
Shipley Park Visitor Centre,IlkestonSK44H01/04/19971AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQX7
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D16/06/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZK3
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D11/05/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQCR

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